Audio Mixing Techniques Flashcards
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What does 'mid-side (M/S) processing' allow you to do?
Answer: Process the center and sides of a stereo signal independently
M/S processing splits a stereo signal into a mono center (mid) and a side component, allowing independent processing.
Which mixing technique is used to create depth by placing sounds further back in the mix?
Answer: Adding reverb and slightly reducing high frequencies
Adding reverb and rolling off high frequencies simulates distance, pushing sounds further back in the mix.
What is a 'null test' used for in audio production?
Answer: Checking whether two signals are phase-inverted copies of each other
A null test inverts one signal and sums it with another; if they cancel to silence, the signals are identical.
What does 'transient shaping' refer to in mixing?
Answer: Adjusting the attack and sustain of a sound's transient without affecting its overall level
Transient shaping tools adjust the punch (attack) and body (sustain) of a sound independently of its overall level.
What is 'parallel compression' (also called New York compression)?
Answer: Blending a heavily compressed signal with the uncompressed original
Parallel compression blends a heavily squashed copy of the signal with the dry original to add density while retaining dynamics.
What is the primary reason to use a 'reference track' while mixing?
Answer: To compare tonal balance and loudness against a commercially released song
A reference track provides a benchmark so you can match the tonal balance, dynamics, and loudness of a professional mix.